Category: Black Education

The “China Shock 2.0” is the latest threat to the German model. Yet economic policy is in a paralysis: Unlike in the 2000s, the country’s different corporate interests are no longer aligned.

By Eric Olson In a sport committed to increasing its number of Black players, Southern University’s upset of LSU this week was a victory for all HBCU baseball programs. The level of play and coaching at historically Black colleges and universities has risen in recent years but wins over Power Five programs, let alone a defending national champion, have been rare. Southern’s 12-7 victory Monday at Alex Box Stadium — 20 minutes south of its campus in Baton Rouge, Louisiana — was only the sixth since 2020 by an HBCU against an opponent from Division I’s top level. “It helps The post Southern Jaguars are pride of HBCU baseball after its upset of defending national champion LSU appeared first on HBCU News.

Courtesy of Grambling State University Cactus Jack, the official brand of multi-platinum, diamond-certified recording artist and style icon Travis Scott, has teamed up with digital sports platform Fanatics, leading sports retailer Lids, and Mitchell & Ness to announce a groundbreaking, first-of-its-kind collegiate-inspired apparel collection. The “Jack Goes Back to College” collection brings together collegiate pride and streetwear style, offering a unique selection of headwear and apparel for students across the nation. The Grambling State apparel collection will be available in the Barnes and Noble Bookstore on campus and at Starting on April 4, the limited-edition apparel collection will be available The post Travis Scott and Cactus Jack Partner with Mitchell & Ness to Launch First Ever Collegiate-Inspired featuring Grambling State Apparel Collection on April 4 appeared first on HBCU News.

Courtesy of Bethune-Cookman University The Mary McLeod Bethune Center for the Study of Women and Girls and the Carl Swisher Library are co-hosting a new portraiture exhibition on the campus of Bethune-Cookman University. Kenneth Grant Inzpirations curated the Cultuvue interactive photography exhibit “to transform the way we perceive African Americans, countering the negative cultural stereotypes prevalent in mainstream media and society,” according to the group’s website. James and LaToya Carey, the masterminds behind Cultuvue, said they were dismayed to find only stereotypical depictions of Black men when they googled the phrase in 2020. The free exhibit is on display in The post Local Curators Bring Cultuvue Exhibit to B-CU appeared first on HBCU News.

By Antonio Planas NCAA women’s basketball star Angel Reese declared for the 2024 WNBA draft Wednesday, proclaiming she had accomplished everything she can at the collegiate level. Reese, 21, a 6-foot-3 forward at Louisiana State University, told Vogue she didn’t want to be “basic” and drew inspiration from tennis legend Serena Williams, who announced her retirement in the September, 2022, issue of the same magazine. “I’ve done everything I wanted to in college,” Reese said. “I’ve won a national championship, I’ve gotten [Southeastern Conference] Player of the Year, I’ve been an All-American. My ultimate goal is to be a pro — and to be one The post LSU star Angel Reese declares for WNBA draft, says she’s already ‘done everything’ at college level appeared first on HBCU News.

By Simone Boyd The Howard University Moorland-Spingarn Research Center (MSRC) hosted “Archiving Revolution: The Spectacle of Power in Late 20th Century Ghana,” a panel conversation inspired by the “Revolution and Image-making in Postcolonial Ghana (1979-1985)” exhibit in the Howard University Museum featuring photography from Gerald Annan-Forson, whose work documents major political moments in the country. The MSRC has been instrumental in broadening the conversation of Annan’s work about the political history in Ghana, serving as a testament to the important role archiving plays in preserving history, and how art contributes to political conversations globally. The archive includes over 200,000 negatives and was first The post Howard University’s Moorland-Spingarn Research Center Launches Exhibit Showcasing Work of Ghanian Photographer Gerald Annan-Forson appeared first on HBCU News.

Courtesy of Florida A&M University College can be pretty costly. Fees can build up very quickly and never seem to end. FAMU offers a free and easy solution to this problem. FAMU Foundation scholarships are funded by multiple donors. Donors such as the Althea Gibson/The Cosby Family, the Beta Alpha Chapter of The Delta Sigma Theta Sorority, Inc 23 Ascensions-Spring Line of 1976 and so many more help keep the portal up and running as well as provide students with opportunities to pay off some college dues. “By donors willing to fund the scholarship portal, it makes me feel like The post FAMU Foundation provides scholarships appeared first on HBCU News.

By Gloria Nlewedim Today, the Obama Foundation opened applications for the 2024-2026 Voyager Scholarship, The Obama-Chesky Scholarship for Public Service. Funded by a $100 million personal contribution from Airbnb Co-founder and CEO Brian Chesky to the Obama Foundation, the Voyager Scholarship provides college students with last-dollar financial aid to help alleviate the burden of college debt, meaningful travel experiences to expand their connections to new communities, and a network of mentors and leaders to support them throughout their careers. As the Voyager Scholarship enters its third year, the Obama Foundation and Chesky remain committed to supporting young leaders who can bridge The post The Obama Foundation Opens Applications for the 2024-2026 Obama-Chesky Scholarship for Public Service appeared first on HBCU News.

Courtesy of Grambling State University Portia Taylor Singh has always been all about goals. That includes life goals, academic goals, and even athletic goals like helping the Grambling State University soccer team net its first Southwestern Athletic Conference championship in 2004. Singh has scored in reaching every goal set for herself, including earning a Bachelor of Science degree in Computer Science from GSU and a Ph.D. in Biomedical Engineering from Carnegie Mellon University. She currently serves as an Adjunct Faculty member at the University of Pittsburgh in the Department of Rehabilitation Science and Technology and Technology Commercialization Lead in the The post GSU Grad returns to talk past goals, future of digital health technology appeared first on HBCU News.

By Emmanuel Freeman Tennessee State University freshmen advisor Nick Horton is headed to the TSU Sports Hall of Fame. On April 12, Horton will join 24 other former athletes for the special recognition. The 2024 TSU induction class includes NBA star Robert Covington, former NFL star Dominique Rogers-Cromatie, and the late legendary Tigerbelle Mamie Rallins, who will be honored posthumously. Horton is being celebrated for his outstanding track career and continued contributions to his alma mater. “I am overjoyed, happy, and I think it is well deserved, but also humbled,” Horton said. “When I came to TSU, all I wanted to The post Student Advisor Nick Horton To Join TSU Sports Hall of Fame appeared first on HBCU News.

Courtesy of Jackson State University Jackson State University’s Sonic Boom of the South welcomes Pasadena Tournament of Roses® Association President Ed Morales to campus Friday, April 5, 2024, at 4 p.m. The Boom is set to perform in the Rose Parade on Wednesday, Jan. 1, in Pasadena, California. “We are so excited to have the Jackson State University band known by so many as the — “Sonic Boom of the South” — march in Pasadena for the 136th Rose Parade on Jan. 1, 2025! The parade and Jackson State share a legacy of music excellence and tradition,” said Morales. “We are The post Sonic Boom welcomes Pasadena Tournament of Roses® President to JSU ahead of 2025 Rose Parade® appeared first on HBCU News.

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